TROPICAL FOOD SHACK
3802 DURANT RD, Valrico FL 33596 · 813-770-5757
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 4 visits since January 2025
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored over cut potatoes in reach in freezer.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw beef stored in shopping bag in reach in freezer.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored over cut potatoes in reach in freezer.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 1 new employee, no reporting agreements. Emailed agreement to operator.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Cooked beef removed from freezer today.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil in storage trailer.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket stored in hand sink. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed napkins at hand sink.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator is using a second trailer with 2 reach in freezers for storage of frozen items and dry goods. The second trailer is not reflected in approved plans.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Operator has placed a large propane tank on the ground outside the unit. The propane connection is not quick disconnect.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Recorded at 1507 W BRANDON BLVD, Brandon — this licence has since moved.
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